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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1919

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Nundle Notes. South Nundle Sports Carnival

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 5

On Saturday last the South Nundle people held a carnival on their usual sports ground. It was a success from beginning to end. In the capable hands…

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Tamworth Show. Committee Decides to Hold It. Influenza and Brought Considered. Formation of New Association Mooted

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 6

The fate of Tamworth's show was decided yesterday at a special meeting of the P. and A. Committee, held for the purpose. Whether the show was to be…

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U Boats and Others. For Exhibition in America. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 4

United States officers have been desig­nated to bring half a dozen German, submarines to America. Vessels of all…

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Sydney Show

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 2

The Royal Jubilee Show, which was set down for April 14th to 26th, will be held on the dates originally fixed…

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Tamworth Show

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 5

It has been decided by the committee of the Tamworth P. and A. Association to accept the offer of the Railway commissioners to pay £100 towards the cost of…

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Glen Innes Show. May be Held End of Month. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 5

The show committee this afternoon discussed the question of holding the show. Mr. John Wetherspoon gave notice of motion that the show be held on…

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Exhibition at Lyons. Good Australian Show. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 2

In the Australian exhibit at Lyons there is a good show of meals, timber, meat, fruits, honey, and leather. A variety of pamphlets were printed in French…

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The Repatriation Leg Show

Daily Observer · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 3

"Citizen" is shocked at the proposal to hold a leg show:— May I be permitted a small space In your paper to protest against the hold…

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Maitland Show. To be Held This Month. MAITLAND

Daily Observer · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 2

At a special meeting of the committee of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association on Monday, convened to consider the advisability of…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

Last year the Tamworth District Hospital benefited to the extent, of £127/5 from the Art Union, and now this year gain another sports carnival is to he…

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Judging the Leg Show

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

A member of the Repatriation Sports Committee writes:—In reference to the leg show to take place on March 19, at the Repatriation Sports "Citizen" need…

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Police and Firemen's Hospital Carnival

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 5

The drawing for the art union in connection with the above will take place at a grand concert at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday, June 4. The…

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Anzacs in Britain Still Awaiting Transport. Not Getting Fair Deal. Use of German Ships. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

As time passes, and soldiers accumualate in the cold, distasteful camp on Salisbury Plains, no genuins signs of improvement are seen in the shipping…

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Glen Innes Show. Definitely Abandoned. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

A special meeting, of the show committee was held yesterday afternoon to consider Mr. Whetherspoon's motion to hold the show at the end of the present…

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Tam Worth Show

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

The secretary (Mr. J. R. Wood) reports very good entries in most of the classes for the coming show, and expects many more for the third day…

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Railway Platform at Show Ground

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

The construction of the show ground platform is in full swing, and it is anticipated that it will be completed in time for the show. This will be a…

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Beck's Vaudeville Show

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

The popularity of Beck's Vandeville Show was again proved last night at the Theatre Royal, Tamworth. Chando, the Australian bush comedian, was heartily…

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Sale of Show Booths and Privileges

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 3

The sale of the show privileges, took place at Messrs., Callcott and Co's. markets yesterday, and resulted in a record being established which augurs well for…

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"Carry On" Help the Tamworth Show

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 3

Mr. Euston H. G. King, President Tamworth P. and A. Society, makes an appeal:— A special appeal is hereby made to…

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Arts and Crafts Show Diggers' Artistic Work. Wonderful Models at Abbeville. Starting Souvenir Factory. LONDON, March 8, 1919

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

An interesting Arts and Crafts Exhibition was held recently by the Third Division in the old aeroplane hangars near Abbeville…

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